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72 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (Ord of 6-16-1987,§,UY(B), eff. 1-1-1988) <br /> See. 4-72. -Class 11 kennels. <br /> (a) In General. Any person maintaining any commercial establishment where animals of any <br /> species excluding domesticated livestock,kept for the purpose of breeding, buying, <br /> selling, grooming or boarding such animals or engaged in the training of dogs for guard <br /> or sentry purposes,and which establishment is so constructed that the animals cannot <br /> stray therefrom; or any person owning or keeping 20 or more animals, excluding <br /> domesticated livestock, each of which is four months of age or older. <br /> (b) Standards for a Class 11 Kennel. All commercial kennels shall, in addition to the other <br /> requirements of this article including those for a 4-71 above,comply with the minimum <br /> standards of this subsection.The premises of commercial kennels shall meet the <br /> following standards: <br /> (1) Buildings or enclosures must be provided,which shall allow adequate protection <br /> against extreme-weather conditions.Floors of buildings and runs, and walls shall <br /> be-of a nonporous material or otherwise constructed as to permit proper cleaning <br /> and disinfecting. Temperatures in animal containments shall be maintained at a <br /> level that is healthful for every species of animal in the containment. <br /> (2) Cages, kennels or runs shall have sufficient space for each animal to sit, stand up, <br /> lie down,turn around and stretch out to its full length without touching the sides <br /> or tops of the cage,kennel or run. Cages,kennels and runs are to be of a material <br /> and construction that permits cleaning and disinfecting, and-shall have an <br /> impervious surface. Cage,kennel and run floors of concrete shall have a resting <br /> board or some type of bedding. Cages,kennels and runs shall provide protection <br /> from the weather.All animal quarters are to be kept clean,dry and in a sanitary <br /> condition. Cages,kennels and runs shall be structurally sound and maintained in <br /> good repair to protect animals from potential injury,contain the animals, and <br /> restrict the entrance of other animals and people. <br /> (3) Animals shall not be placed in cages,kennels or runs less such cages,kennels or <br /> runs are so constructed to prevent animal excreta from entering other cages, <br /> kennels or runs. <br /> (4) Sufficient shade shall be provided to allow all animals kept outdoors to protect <br /> themselves from the direct rays of the sun. <br /> (5) Each animal shall be given the opportunity for vigorous daily exercise as <br /> appropriate. <br /> (6) Litter boxes shall be provided for cats and kittens. <br /> DRAFT v CLEAN COPY-5/30/2013 Page 27 <br />